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Posted: June 29 2007 at 11:14am | IP Logged Quote marysjoys
I have been struggling with the issue of whether to potty train Christina (age 5 with Down syndrome) because she doesn't display what I've come to expect in terms of readiness. But this week, I took the plunge anyway, and will post updates on my blog

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We will be praying for you - that it all goes smoothly!
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Posted: June 29 2007 at 12:23pm | IP Logged Quote Fuzzy
Best of luck!

What method are you using? My sister recommended this book that she used for her sons, but it is based on training a child with special needs, and is very helpful.

Praying for you!

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Posted: June 29 2007 at 12:34pm | IP Logged Quote marysjoys
Thanks for all your support and prayers. My potty training comes from the style of attachment parenting from Dr. William Sears. He has a son with Down syndrome, Stephen, who is now an adult. I asked him to write a parenting book about Down syndrome, but didn't get a response. We really need more books for these children!

I have also received suggestions from the various DS advocacy groups I belong to, and the technique of frequently taking them to the potty before they ask is what I'm currently following. It's exhausting, so I hope it begins to work soon!
Maybe I'll get the book your sister suggested, Fuzzy. Money is a problem for me when I'm not working at the college summers. My husband, whose mother trained 10 children without being able to read back home in El Salvador, thinks getting advice from a book is looney!

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